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1961 Map of Lewiston

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lewiston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Mount Washington and the towering peaks of the Presidential Range anchor the southwestern portion of this regional survey, which transitions from the high elevations of the White Mountain National Forest to the industrial hubs along the Androscoggin River. By the early 1960s, the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn had established themselves as primary population centers in Androscoggin County, supported by a dense network of transportation including the Grand Trunk RR and Maine Central RR.

To the north and east, the landscape is defined by the vast timberlands and glacial lakes of the Blue Mountains. Significant water bodies such as Rangeley Lake, Mooselookmeguntic Lake, and Aziscoos Lake are clearly delineated alongside recreational sites like Mount Blue State Park. The map also traces the Connecticut River as it forms the New Hampshire-Vermont border, providing a clear look at the era's regional infrastructure including U.S. 2 and the Canadian Pacific Ry.